Routledge The Grieving Child in the Classroom: A Guide for School-Based Professionals

The Grieving Child in the Classroom integrates the latest research on children’s bereavement and adapts it for use in the classroom. Chapters tackle the neurological, cognitive, emotional, and social effects of childhood grief and demonstrate the ways in which those reactions can manifest in the classroom. By recognizing individual differences in coping styles and considering variables such as developmental stage, nature of the loss, and availability of support, teachers and staff can become better equipped to respond to the bereaved child’s needs. The book incorporates theoretical explanations of grief responses as well as practical suggestions for supporting bereaved children in real-world settings. Whether the loss affects one child or the entire student body, educators can turn to this comprehensive guidebook for ways to support grieving students in their classrooms. Review "The Grieving Child in the Classroom is a crucial read in today’s world. Lawrence imparts her own comprehensive research as well as the research of many top experts in the field of childhood bereavement to make this book an essential text for teachers, counselors, and school administrators attentive to helping grieving students in their classrooms. This book is truly needed in a society where children are the forgotten grievers. Kudos to Lawrence for writing on this important topic."―Dana Hahn, director of the Friendly Hearts Club Grief Support Program and founder/director of the Luke William Hahn Foundation "I am grateful to this book’s respectful acknowledgement of children’s acute attunement to loss and to its recognition of developmental differences in children’s experiences and expressions of this grief. This is an invaluable resource for family members, educators, and mentors as they support grieving children with sensitivity and compassion."―Kristen English, PsyD, licensed psychologist and clinical director for the Traces of Love Association "Sue Trace Lawrence compellingly captures the common challenges children face following loss. This book broadly examines bereavement and its legacy by effectively integrating neurological, cognitive, socioemotional, and psychological perspectives. She offers useful guidance about how educators can best respond in order to facilitate students’ recovery and help them thrive. This book is an extremely valuable resource for anyone who cares about children."―Catherine Chambliss, PhD, professor of psychology at Ursinus College and author of Empathy Rules About the Author Sue Trace Lawrence, MEd, MA, has worked extensively with children and currently teaches psychology while conducting research on childhood grief.